As a sufferer of plantar fasciitis, I constantly was dealing with sharp, tender pain from my right foot's heel piercing all the way through my arch. When I would take my first step out of bed each morning it was like someone taking a knife to my heel and twisting it down my sole. My foot felt as if barbed wire were entangled around it with no escape. Just because my pain was so severe, didn’t mean I could just rest, no, bills had to be paid! Rather, through this intense pain I was forced to stand for 8 hours at a time being a full time journalist. Going on my daily after-work walks with my husband was out of the question, I could barely stand to even do the essentials.

To combat the pain I started lightly - I was the google warrior. I looked up exercises that promised quick relief - needless to say that didn’t work. I then took it a step up and ordered gadgets and products online that promised they would cure my pain. Some felt nice for a little, but ultimately didn't help, and my pain continued to intensify. As my pain levels progressed I finally buckled up and went to a Podiatrist. He first offered me pain killers, and cortisone injections were next. This provided temporary relief, but over the next few weeks things still continued to worsen. I was at my threshold, my final resort, the doctor said the last option was surgery.

Before going under the knife, I wanted to fully explore my options, see if there was a better way. Waking up each morning my face shriveled and trembled at the mere thought of getting out of bed. Going to work at a job I used to genuinely enjoy, now petrified me; I prayed to just get through each hour without quitting to just go home to cry. It felt like I would need a genuine miracle. 

A friend of mine referred me to a doctor he visited who he claimed relieved his plantar fasciitis in just 14 days. He explained to me that this doctor was called the Miracle Worker… He elaborated that the doctor was featured on ABC’s TV show the Miracle Worker which selects the best orthopedic doctor in each field, this doctor being chosen for the foot and ankle sector with a speciality in plantar fasciitis. Not to mention the doctor was an injury report analyst for ESPN, had over 30 years of experience, owned 15 medical practices, conducted his own surgery center, and had treated over 10,000 patients with the condition. So being desperate and borderline hopeless, this seemed like my best shot... 

He told me just use FlyStep orthotic inserts for just 14 days, as it had all of the proper components I needed to do this reverse engineering. After everything else I had tried over the years, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t skeptical. In fact, I pretty much dismissed this “treatment” right off the bat, it felt too good to be true. I took them home with the intention of letting them collect dust in the back of my closet.

However, the following day as I was getting dressed for another grueling day at work, I saw them sitting on the floor and decided, “what the heck.” I had nothing to lose except (hopefully) my foot pain, and I figured this would be better than having to pay thousands for expensive surgery with a low chance of success. So, I slipped them on, threw on my sneakers and headed out the door. 

- Dr. Jonathan Cutler, ABC'S Hit TV show's Miracle Worker

Day 1: Feels a bit odd, but by the end of the day they were hardly noticeable.

Day 2: Noticed I got a great night's sleep for the first time in a long time. I feel well-rested. Unsure if the orthotics are working?

Day 5: I have significantly more energy, a bounce in my step, and have been getting less back pain (still not sure if there is a correlation though). I’m getting used to wearing them. They feel much more comfortable now than the first day

Day 7:  I no longer feel the need for the daily Advil I was taking. The pain in my feet has subsided to just an occasional throb here and there, and I have been walking more. I’ve even noticed that I’m comfortable standing for longer periods of time.

Day 14: I’m standing taller and have next to no foot pain at all. I feel I have a clear mind, less back pain, and basically no foot pain. My husband is amazed by the transformation he’s seen in me, and says I look like I’m back in my college days. We’ve gone back to dancing and having more date nights. No more staying at home due to my pain. I am a believer!

Whats incredible is that these same inserts that I used in office that cured my pain is actually available online for the first time ever - that is why I am honored to write this piece. The same doctor will explain to you the root cause of plantar fasciitis and why these inserts will relieve your pain, just like how he did to me in office, just without the expensive and timely visit!

Foot pain, no matter how much or how little it hurts, it sets a precedent for underlying health issues to come. You would think that orthotic inserts were for the elderly or just for athletes, but this is no longer the case. These inserts can help you - whatever the cause of your foot pain.

Last time I checked they were running low on stock. I would check here and see if they still have any available. If they do, I strongly suggest buying a few pairs at least to stick in all your shoes!

Good luck & happy feet!